Event Acre War

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Was a border dispute between Bolivia and the First Brazilian Republic over the Acre Region.

Chronology

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1. First ´Republic of Acre´

Was the first establishment of the Republic of Acre in the Bolivian region of the same name. It was reconquered by Bolivia.

  • March 1900: On March 15, 1900, a Brazilian war flotilla reached Puerto Alonso, and dissolved the Republic of Acre. The Brazilian government, based on the Treaty of Ayacucho, considered Acre as Bolivian territory.
  • July 1899: Gálvez proclaimed the Republic of Acre on July 14, 1899.

2. Second ´Republic of Acre´

Was the second establishment of the Republic of Acre in the Bolivian region of the same name. It was reconquered by Bolivia.

  • December 1900: Around Christmas 1900, forces of the Republic of Acre attacked Puerto Alonso and were defeated by the Bolivian military, resulting in the loss of a dozen men and the machine gun, eventually leading to the dissolution of the republic.
  • December 1900: In November 1900 there was another rebellion Acre with the aim of creating an independent republic.

3. Third ´Republic of Acre´

Was the third establishment of the Republic of Acre in the Bolivian region of the same name. The Republic was eventually annexed by Brazil.

  • January 1903: The Bolivians in Puerto Alonso surrendered to the rebels, who now controlled the entire region of Acre.
  • January 1903: The Third Republic of Acre was proclaimed.
  • April 1904: A presidential decree incorporated Acre as part of Brazil.